Things to Do in Lyons This Week
Planet Annexation Moves Along
The Board of Trustees' (BOT) meeting got off to an unusual beginning Monday night. The roll call was made, ditto the Pledge of Allegiance, and a reflective moment of silence was observed. Then everyone (about a dozen residents) in attendance, except the Board, some staff members, and the lawyers, was told to get out! An executive session was called to, “determine positions
Beverly K. Long
-Obituary -
Beverly K. Long, of Lyons, CO, passed away at her home on May 2, 2017. She was 83. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Brady; sons, Kyle, David and Jeffrey Long; daughters, Leann Paul and Jeanae Maxwell; brother, Larry Kitchen; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 pm until 8 pm, Friday, May 5, 2017 at Howe Mortuary in Longmont and
First ADU Approved By Planning Commission
COMMENTARY: What's the future for affordable housing in Lyons?
By Amy Reinhold
Ever since the 2013 flood, and even earlier, Town of Lyons leaders, homeowners, and the Planning and Community Development Commission (PCDC) have been talking about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a possible solution to provide more options for affordable rentals in town. As of Monday night, the first homeowners to participate in the Town of Lyons ADU process got the first step of approval from the PCDC. Next it will go to the Board of Trustees (BOT) on May 1.
Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder CHaRM Facility Accepting Plate Glass Windows and Doors
In keeping with Eco-Cycle’s tradition of adding new materials when viable markets or other end-use options are discovered, the nonprofit recycler started accepting plate glass windows, doors, and other plate glass materials earlier this month at the Eco-Cycle/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM). Plate glass recycling opportunities are rare, even in states such as California, which have aggressive recycling policies.
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